Effects of periodontal health and related factors on the oral health-related quality of life in type 2 diabetic patients with chronic periodontitis.
- Author:
Zheng LI
1
;
Ling ZHU
;
Yueqin SHA
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Chronic Periodontitis; Dental Plaque Index; Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2; Humans; Male; Middle Aged; Oral Health; Periodontal Index; Quality of Life; Surveys and Questionnaires
- From: West China Journal of Stomatology 2011;29(4):379-383
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo evaluate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQOL) in type 2 diabetic patients with chronic periodontitis.
METHODSA total of 80 type 2 diabetic patients with chronic periodontitis who had at least 16 teeth and never accept any periodontal therapy in latest one year were recruited. The clinical periodontal index such as probing depth, attachment loss (AL), modified bleeding index, plaque index were obtained with a Williams type periodontal probe. All accepted structured questionnaire interview including the evaluation of OHRQOL.
RESULTSThe geriatric oral health assessment index (GOHAI) results demonstrated good content validity, construct validity and responsibility. The periodontal index had positive correlation with the GOHAI scores. Individuals with self-unsatisfied of oral health status, using hypoglycemic drugs, accompanied with serious gingival inflammation and higher AL had relatively poor OHRQOL.
CONCLUSIONThe OHRQOL of type 2 diabetes with chronic periodontitis and the negative experiences of items listed in GOHAI questionnaire were affected by self-conscious of oral health and periodontal inflammation status.
